Alan Greenberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports New England Patriots DE Ty Warren says free agent LB Roman Phifer (Giants) whom the Patriots did not attempt to re-sign after the 2004 season, is still in great shape, living in Los Angeles and ready to play if he gets a call from an NFL team. "Every time I talk to him," Warren said, "he's either on his way to work out or just back from working out." Phifer is only 10 months older than LB Junior Seau, whom the Patriots signed Friday, Aug. 18.

New York Giants DL Eric Moore (hamstring) may not be able to practice this week, due to a hamstring injury. Moore plays mostly on special teams and he would be replaced by LB Roman Phifer if he can't play.

Andy Hart, of Patriots Football Weekly, reports free agent LB Roman Phifer, formerly of the New England Patriots, still has a locker with his name on it at Gillette Stadium. At last check the veteran remained a free agent and had not filed his retirement papers with the league. Questioned about the locker over the weekend, head coach Bill Belichick said, "I wasn't even aware of it, honestly. I wasn't even aware of it. I don't know whether it is or it isn't. If you're asking me to confirm it or deny it, I couldn't even do that. I don't know."